Toyohari Japanese acupuncture · Seattle
Gentle acupuncture, one patient at a time.
Robert Weinstein, L.Ac., treats pain, injury and headaches with a quiet, precise Japanese style of acupuncture, along with moxibustion and Chinese herbs. He has practiced in Eastlake since 2003.
- Since 2003In Eastlake, near South Lake Union
- One at a timeYour whole visit is with Robert
- InsuranceMany major plans and auto PIP
- Mon, Wed, ThuBy appointment
For an active life.
Sports injuries, sprains, tendonitis and the aches that come with training are a big part of Robert’s practice, alongside injury rehabilitation after accidents.
Running 
Skiing 
Training 
Hiking
Four traditions, one room.
Every visit is one-on-one with Robert. Many clinics run two or three rooms at once; here your whole appointment is spent with him.
Acupuncture
Toyohari, a Japanese meridian therapy. Careful pulse reading, very fine needles and gentle contact, often barely felt.
Read morejiǔMoxibustion
Gentle, sustained warmth from aged mugwort, applied near specific points.
Read moreyàoHerbal medicine
Chinese herbal formulas and European Pekana remedies, prescribed by Robert, who holds a master’s in Chinese herbal medicine.
Read morehuāFlower essences
Gentle remedies made from flowers, which Robert blends into custom formulas for stress and emotional imbalances.
Read moreWhat people come in for.
The core of the practice is pain relief, injury rehabilitation, sports medicine and headaches.
Pain & injury
Sports & accidents
Head & sinus
Whole-body health
Not on the list?
Ask. Robert will tell you plainly whether acupuncture is likely to help, and when another kind of care makes more sense.
What to expect, in order.
Plan on a little over an hour. You’ll leave with a clear idea of what comes next.
Conversation
Your history, what hurts, and what you want to get back to doing.
Pulse and touch
Robert reads the pulse at both wrists and checks the channels by touch to choose where to treat.
Treatment
Fine needles, gentle contact and sometimes moxa. Many people rest deeply on the table.
A plan
How often to come back. A typical course is 5 to 15 weekly sessions.
The highest good is like water. Water gives life to the ten thousand things and does not strive.Lao Tzu · Tao Te Ching
Robert Weinstein, L.Ac., EAMP
Licensed since 2002, with a master’s degree in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, years of Japanese Toyohari training and three decades of qigong study.
What is different about Robert is that he does a very gentle Japanese version of acupuncture, and really takes the time to get to know you.
Many major plans, and auto PIP.
Coverage for acupuncture varies by plan. Call Robert with your plan and he can tell you what to expect.
- Aetna
- Ambetter
- First Choice Health
- LifeWise
- Molina Healthcare
- Premera Blue Cross
- Regence BlueShield
- Uniform Medical Plan
- UnitedHealthcare
- Auto accident PIP
- Other plans: just ask
Get in touch with Robert.
Call, email, or send a short note with the best way to reach you. Robert sees patients Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, by appointment.
Thank you.
Your note is on its way to Robert. He’ll reply by phone or email, whichever you chose.
Seattle, WA 98102
Eastlake, between South Lake Union and the University District.
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
By appointment. Hours vary with Robert’s schedule.